Reasoning and critical thought behind the force of politics

Logic is the language of philosophy. The ability to advance with the laws of nature is absolute and the ability for proper reasoning is crucial. The further that we stray from logic, the further we stray from ethics, morals, and our natural sense of being. Logos means reason; reasoning is needed for proper argumentation derivation. Logic derives theory. It is the explanation of the inner workings that make a thing, in fact, what it is. We need logical, critical thinking in this time of connectiveness of ourselves that form instantaneous response, but we must also question whether this instantaneous response is detrimental. Critical thinking is crucial in our short, brutish lives.

There are symbols littered throughout the world. These symbols are utilized to solve problems, no matter the complexity. A concept is symbolized to at least attempt a better understanding of it, then this technique is applied to varying concepts to increase knowledge. Hidden answers require arguments, and arguments require a pattern by means of proving the result. The conclusion must be derived from proper premises proven through logic; the world runs on this form of communication. Logic is used to evolve words. The focus is on the structure rather than the content itself. Symbols rely on the relationship between premises and conclusions. Correctness of a system should be available and is determined insofar as it sheds some light on logical consequence or logical truth about the target of the system. Logic is a force needed to think and act in regard to reason- the basic human function.

Aristotle discusses that as humans, we are not slaves to instinct or to what is required to survive. We can hurt ourselves, such as by means of suicide. Rather than a concern for harm, we are concerned with a life worth living, but we must determine what that life is via purpose and aim. Value is required that is rational sustained and must be applied to discover and implement the highest good. Political philosophy dictates rights and presuppositions, making it the capstone of ethics. [1] Additionally, science is of the highest good, and ethics is the science of politics. Studying ethics is an investigation into the highest good.

What can be addressed in the study of the philosophy of law? Family, social, and political relations are all apart of law. Nature is not the sole actor in dictating what we do; the exercise of our willing reveals how we are a product of the decisions made and what we choose to do regarding those decisions. There is a reality of freedom, but this reality requires law. Implementing this law must be done in a proper manner with a thorough analyzation of constitutionality and legislation. Politics then results as the pursuit of the meaning of life. The work of society is to use logic and reason to implement proper conduct that exists as a method of achieving an end. Politics is sovereign and intrinsic because of its total rule.

A new legal system introduces a new area of rights that offer an understanding. There is a right to have rights upheld by a legal system, so law must be expanded to contain a duty to uphold rights, which includes the rights of property owners, social relations, economic relations, and family relations. Exercising one’s economic freedom can only be done through resources and expertise which should be provided by the legal system. A legal system should make all citizens free to the degree that they are slaves to the law[2] and shall be free of bias to refrain from an unjust system that lacks an impartial sense.

[1] The Just State p. 126

[2] Law in Civil Society (paraphrasing Cicero) p. 3